Obituary Listing

Bernice A. Age - 67 - Santa Fe Lucero

Bernice A. Age - 67 - Santa Fe Lucero

Feb 2, 2012

Bernice A. Lucero, 67, a resident of Santa Fe previously of Ogden, UT passed away from a sudden illness on Thursday, February 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rogelio Lucero, Sr. and Carmelita Lucero; brothers: Lee and Steven Lucero. Bernice is survived by her children: Randy Mondragon and wife Loretta of Santa Fe, Tamara Lucero of...

Mary Louise - Age 62 - Truchas - Romero

Mary Louise - Age 62 - Truchas - Romero

Feb 2, 2012

MARY LOUISE “LULU” ROMERO, 62, a resident of Truchas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Archuleta; father, Policarpio Archuleta; first husband, Liberato Vigil, Jr.; brother, Ernie Archuleta; niece. Angel Archuleta; God father and uncle, Oviedo Rael; mother-in-law, Celia Padilla; sister-in-law, Irene Sedillo; brothers-in-law, Gilbert, Henry, Isabro, Ernesto Trujillo and...

Clora M. Age - 91 - Chamita Archuleta

Clora M. Age - 91 - Chamita Archuleta

Feb 2, 2012

CLORA M. ARCHULETA, Age 91, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on February 2, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Chamita, a devoted wife and loving mother, and an active parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Sagrada Familia de Chamita. Her grandchildren were her...

Gary Age - 53 - Alcalde Padilla

Gary Age - 53 - Alcalde Padilla

Feb 1, 2012

Gary Padilla, 53, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Gary enjoyed spending time camping & fishing with his family. He was a great singer, drummer and loved to dance. His greatest joy in his life was his grandchildren. Gary was a very kind hearted person and opened his heart and home to everyone. He was...

Grace Age - 55 - Chamita Bustos

Grace Age - 55 - Chamita Bustos

Feb 1, 2012

Grace Bustos, 55, a resident of Chamita passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Grace was known as a loving, caring, strong, patient independent mom and grandma who loved gardening and fishing and most of all her Chihuahua. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Grace loved spending time with her granddaughter. She was...

Anthony Albert "Mendoza" Age - 44 - Rodriguez

Anthony Albert "Mendoza" Age - 44 - Rodriguez

Jan 31, 2012

Anthony Albert “Mendoza” Rodriguez, 44, a resident of Chamita passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. He was born May 9, 1967 in Grants, NM. Anthony was a special person with a free spirit who lived his life to the fullest. He had an unconditional love for his children and grandchildren. In his own words he...

Elsie - Age 67 - Española - Archuleta

Elsie - Age 67 - Española - Archuleta

Jan 29, 2012

Elsie M. Archuleta, 67, a resident of Espanola passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Elsie was born on May 25, 1944. She was preceded in death by her father, Blas Martinez; her mother, Rosina V. Martinez; her father-in-law, Willie Archuleta and mother-in-law Stella Archuleta. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Pat W. Archuleta; children Patrick...

Frances Age - 88 - Chili Archuleta

Frances Age - 88 - Chili Archuleta

Jan 29, 2012

Frances Archuleta, 88, a resident of Chili passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Frances attended and graduated from El Rito Normal School and attended Nursing School. She worked at Española Hospital for 17 years and then worked for several years for Dr. Merle Yordy. Frances loved her husband and their only son & grandchildren with all her heart. She...

Terri - Age 58 - Rio Rancho/San Pedro Rodriguez

Terri - Age 58 - Rio Rancho/San Pedro Rodriguez

Jan 27, 2012

Terri Rodriguez – Age 58 a resident of Rio Rancho and originally of San Pedro passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesus Martinez; maternal grandmother, Reyes Quintana; great-aunt, Eutimia Esquibel; paternal grandmother, Amelia Jacquez and mother-in-law, Helen Rodriguez. Terri worked for the Attorney General’s Office,...

Bernardita R. - Age 87 - Truchas Fernandez

Bernardita R. - Age 87 - Truchas Fernandez

Jan 27, 2012

Bernardita R. Fernandez – Age 87 a resident of Chimayo was born in Truchas, New Mexico to Pablita E. Romero and Jacinto Romero. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sons, Melcor, Avenicio and Gilbert Fernandez; her brothers: Uvaldo, Frank, Marcelo, Audelio and Arsenio Romero. Bernardita worked as a housekeeper in Los Alamos for 44 years of her...

Lorraine S. Age - 68 - Truchas Barela

Lorraine S. Age - 68 - Truchas Barela

Jan 26, 2012

Lorraine S. Barela, 68, a resident of Truchas passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. She loved gardening, cooking and baking. She always kept herself busy. Lorraine enjoyed shopping for antiques and was an avid bargain hunter. She could make a gourmet meal out of pretty much anything. She was well loved and appreciated for her homemade bread and chili...

Martha Lou (Grove) Age - 78 - Los Alamos Ellis

Martha Lou (Grove) Age - 78 - Los Alamos Ellis

Jan 26, 2012

ELLIS – Martha Lou (Grove) Ellis, age 78, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully, from Alzheimer’s related complications, on January 26, 2012 into eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. At her passing, she was surrounded by family. \r\nMartha Lou was born March 26, 1933 in Conway, Arkansas, to Ivan Grove, a prominent college football...

Edna Age - 59 - Española Dominguez

Edna Age - 59 - Española Dominguez

Jan 25, 2012

Edna Dominguez, 59, a resident of Española, which was now residing at Santa Fe Care Center, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Edna was a very loving person and always willing to lend a helping hand. She was a very good cook. The most important thing to her was her family, that always came...

Clarissa Clay Age - 40 - Santa Clara Pueblo Arellano

Clarissa Clay Age - 40 - Santa Clara Pueblo Arellano

Jan 24, 2012

Clarissa Clay Arellano, 40, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her ; great-grandmother, Rose Koteen; grandmother, Evelyn Archuleta; Nephew, Jayden Sonny. Clarissa is survived by her husband, Ralph Arellano, Jr. of Dixon; children: Adrian Abeyta, Adrianna Clay, Eric Clay and partner Denise Padilla;...

Nellwyn - Age 90 - Española - Trujillo

Nellwyn - Age 90 - Española - Trujillo

Jan 24, 2012

NELLWYN BROOKHART TRUJILLO, a resident of Española, was born on March 28, 1921 in Rural Indiana. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, having lived just short of 91 years. Nell was married to Max Trujillo of Vallecitos, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Trujillo is survived by her brother, Gilbert (Mary Anna) Brookhart of...

Irene Age - 88 - Dixon Marquez

Irene Age - 88 - Dixon Marquez

Jan 23, 2012

Irene Marquez, 88, a resident of Dixon passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Ambercare Hospice in Española following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on August 13, 1923 in Ranchitos, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents Macedonio and Fedelina Marquez; brothers: Manuelito, Ernesto, and twin brother Macedonio Jr.; sister, Stella Shefelbine. Irene...

Lydia Paublita Age - 80 - Ranchitos Montez Lewis

Lydia Paublita Age - 80 - Ranchitos Montez Lewis

Jan 22, 2012

Lydia Paublita Montez Lewis, 80, a lifelong resident of Ranchitos passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Lydia was born on March 2, 1931 in Mont Rose, Colorado, daughter of Ernesto Montez and Gertrude Talachy Borrego. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents who helped raise her, Alvilino and Guadalupe...

Ignacio D. Age - 81 - Los Ojos Bustamante

Ignacio D. Age - 81 - Los Ojos Bustamante

Jan 22, 2012

Ignacio D. Bustamante – Age 81 a resident of Los Ojos, (Tierra Amarilla area), went home to our Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2012. He was born in Gallup, NM on July 25, 1930. He was an Air Force Korean War Veteran, worked for Santa Fe Railroad, was a Conductor on Amtrak for 39 years until his retirement in 1992,...

Anita S. Age - 101 - Española Martinez

Anita S. Age - 101 - Española Martinez

Jan 22, 2012

Anita S. Martinez, 101, a lifelong resident of Española peacefully passed away with her son at her side on Sunday, January 22, 2012. She was a founding member of Sacred Heart Altar Society. She was extremely active and a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Her life revolved around the church and family. Anita was preceded in...

Patricia "Pat" Joyce Age - 72 - Esp Perraglio

Patricia "Pat" Joyce Age - 72 - Esp Perraglio

Jan 21, 2012

Patricia “Pat” Joyce Perraglio, 72, a lifelong resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of the Española Valley. She was a lifetime member and descendant of Henry Huffstutler, founding member of the First Baptist Church on La Joya. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She...